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Schuco Clockwork "Dancing Boy with a Beer Mug," Germany, Circa 1940

Creator: Schuco Company
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Entertaining clockwork toy that when wound up starts young German boy dancing and drinking from his beer mug. Near mint condition for this toy manufactured by the Schuco Company of Germany, circa 1940's. Hand painted metal face has a porcelain like quality and is almost perfect, as are the hand painted metal feet, hands, and original felt clothing.
Marked "Schuco Patent" and "Made in Germany" on outside of bear's feet.
5 1/2" high. Key is included.

Note: See my other Schuco listings; "Dancing Bear with Baby Mouse" and "Clown Violinist".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Felt and hand painted metal
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	207842

Dimensions

W.	1.5 in;	H.	5.5 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	3.81 cm;	H.	13.97 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clive Devenish Antiques has been specializing in antique mechanical banks, toys, decorative arts, and 18th and 19th century furniture for over 40 years. For more information, contact 510.414.4545 or email clivedevenishantiques@comcast.net.

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